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    Check out our photo gallery of Turbo Dads

    To submit a photo of a Turbo Dad, email a jpeg image to turbomom@floridatoday.com with "Turbo Dad" in the subject line. Include first and last names of all pictured, the city where they live, and any additional description details.

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    This undated image released by WE TV shows pregnant Megan Aballi meeting a date at a park in a scene from 'Pregnant & Dating.' In a recent Associated Press-WE tv poll, 23 percent of men said they would consider starting a relationship with a woman who is pregnant. 'Pregnant & Dating' airs on Fridays at 10 p.m. EST on WE TV. (AP Photo/WE TV) AP

    TV show earns some snark over pregnant and dating

    NEW YORK (AP) — They aren't looking for sex and they're not in need of baby daddies. It's those two things that landed the single ladies of 'Pregnant & Dating' on reality TV to begin with.

    • Jun. 11, 2013
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    The pantry/laundry room shelves are lined with 146 clear glass jars filled with staples. Twelve wicker baskets hold paper and plastic goods, and 46 white metal bins contain canned goods and kids' snacks.

    Orderly home has all in its place

    For decorator/organizer Michele Buck of Melbourne Beach, organization is the key to running her household of five.

    • Jun. 7, 2013

Family-Friendly Fun

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    Rehearsals for 'Believe In Your Dreams' at Marta' s Legacy Dance Studio at their new location at 262 E. Merritt island Causeway, Suite 7. The show will be performed June 15th at 5:00 pm at Merritt Island High School Performing Arts Center. For more info, see www.martasdance.com. Tim Shortt, FLORIDA TODAY

    Need something to do? Our events list has lots to choose from.

    To have your event listed, send a description of the event with time, day, location, cost (if any) and contact information to tgif@florida today.com at least two weeks before the event.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    Kayaking is peaceful and allows you to experience nature more up-close and personal. FLORIDA TODAY FILE

    Family-friendly fun: Paddle past wildlife on an eco tour

    Family Adventures: Take advantage of the Sunshine State's summer season, it's prime time for eco tours and kayaking trips along the Space Coast.

    • Jun. 10, 2013
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    Roundup of vacation Bible schools

    Below are Brevard County churches that are inviting children of all ages to join in a week of fun, fellowship and friendship. Please call contact numbers to verify times, dates, cost and registration information.

    • Jun. 4, 2013

Me Time

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    For the Refrigerator Door: Exercise for any size

    Attempting too much too fast often leads people to give up on their fitness goals.

    • Jun. 12, 2013
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    Chef Larry Berkowitz of Chef Larry's Café in Titusville has a Father's Day food celebration planned. For FLORIDA TODAY

    Toast of the Coast: Chef Larry's Café plans to pamper dads

    Father's Day specials and wine pairings planned at local restaurants.

    • Jun. 11, 2013
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    Bahia Honda State Park, at the start of the Lower Keys, is well known for some of the best beaches in the Florida Keys. AUTHENTICFLORIDA.COM

    The Florida Keys: There's more to this natural wonderland than Key West

    Key West is a vacation destination in its own rite, but the Florida Keys hold a natural beauty all their own.

    • Jun. 7, 2013

Pro on the Go

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    Beth Gitlin is director of the Women's Business Center at Florida Tech and an adjunct professor in the university's School of Business. For FLORIDA TODAY.

    Ask a Business Expert: Women-owned certification can pay off

    Answer: The answer is it depends. The first question you should answer is: 'Who is my target market?' And, if the answer is the federal government or prime government contractors, then you should seriously consider pursing WOSB certification.

    • Jun. 5, 2013
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    Jessica Croft with Brandon, 3, and husband Brian. FOR FLORIDA TODAY

    Look Who's Talking: Jessica Grauert Croft

    Jessica juggles caring for 3-year-old Brandon, two cats and two dogs with running her own business — The Prismatic Peacock — online and at several local markets.

    • Jun. 7, 2013
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    Source: Pew Research Center; USA TODAY ResearchKevin A. Kepple and Denny Gainer, USA TODAY

    Moms are primary breadwinners in 40% of U.S. households

    A record 40 percent of households with children include 'breadwinner moms,' according to a report out today.

    • Jun. 5, 2013

Simply Savings

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    Simply Savings: Shopping superhero

    'Life has just been crazy,' is my default excuse for an array of parenting offenses from forgetting permission slips to overlooked emails.

    • May 31, 2013
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    Simply Savings: The Fast & The Frugal

    I'm not sure how we got back here so quickly, but in just a few short weeks, our kids will be let loose for the summer. During school-free months, many families often plan for a little bonding time, otherwise know as the 'family road trip.'

    • May 1, 2013

Momsense

Motherhood – you have to laugh.
Or else you’ll cry.
Follow Sara Paulson Camodeca's musings on the funny side of motherhood in her Momsense blog.



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